2020 Farm Plans

I have big plans for this little flower farm. The 2020 season actually started last October. As the last season ended, I began working on this season. We brought in 13 truck loads of rich compost and added new landscape fabric. I made three trips to a farm about two hours from Evansville who was closing and dug, transported, and then planted 90 peonies, 25 shrubs, and 120 perennials to use for cut flowers.

Ninebark is an excellent foliage plant. This variety has beautiful burgundy leaves.Peonies sprouting

I started planting seeds at the beginning of March. I’ve passed 3800 with more to go. I also have three different types of shrubs and dahlia tubers on the way.

Rows of Autumn Fire Sedum

Raised beds have been added for some of the perennials that need to be contained and we will start on the fence and arbor soon.

Raised beds ready to be filled

Of course I am sad that my spring and early summer weddings have been postponed but it is also letting me focus my time and energy on the farm.

Seed trays under grow lights

I have a rhythm. Most mornings I head to the greenhouses to water the seedlings. Most evenings I fill trays with soil and plant seeds. Each seed is touched by my hands.

Gomphrena seedlings sprouting

I have quadrupled the number of plants I am growing this year. Maybe more. (I didn’t count last year.) But, I’m adding ways of how I’m getting the plants to you also.

Craspedia seeds sprouting

A bouquet subscription will begin in June and continue through the month of September. Pick up will be available at Farm 57 with delivery to some areas. I will have this offered through my website soon.

Flowers will also be available through Market Wagon. If you are unfamiliar with Market Wagon, it is a delivery service offering locally grown produce and other local goods.

Mountain mint sprouting from last year’s planting

Flowers will also be available in the Farm 57 market. I will have pre-made arrangements again and also plan to add a flower bar this year.

I hope to have more classes also and special events on Wednesday evenings during Food Truck Night.

Below is a list of plants I am growing this year. I wasn’t joking when I said I was increasing what I’m growing!

Amaranth, Autumn Touch

Amaranth, Coral Fountain

Amaranth, Hot Biscuits

Amaranth, Red Spike

Baptisia, Australis

Basil, Cinnamon

Basil, Purple Dark Opal

Basket Flower, Purple

Basket Flower, White

Bee Balm, Lemon Mint

Button Bush

Calendula, Bronze Beauty

Celosia, Celway Terracotta

Celosia, Celway White

Celosia, Chief Mix

Celosia, Hot Pink Plume

Celosia, Pampas Plume

Celosia, Ruby Parfait

Celosia, Salmon

Cerinthe, Kiwi Blue

Coneflower, Green Twister

Cosmos, Double Click Mix

Craspedia

Cress, Wrinkled

Dara Ammi

Dill, Bouquet

Dogwood, Coral Red

Dusty Miller

Feverfew, Virgo

Globe Thistle, Blue Glow

Gomphrena, QIS Mix

Grass, Bunny Tails

Grass, Frosted Explosion

Grass, Sea Oats

Jewels of Opar

Lilac

Marigold, Giant Orange

Marigold, Giant Yellow

Marigold, Kilimanjaro White

Mint, Mountain Mint

Mock Orange

Nasturtium, Alaska Variegated

Nasturtium, Fiesta Blend

Ninebark, Ginger Wine

Oregano, Greek

Peony, Burgundy

Peony, Coral Charm,

Peony, Festiva Maxima

Peony, Sarah Bernhardt

Phlox, Cherry Caramel

Salvia, Clary Sage

Scabiosa, Black Knight

Scabiosa, Merlot Red

Scabiosa, Snowmaiden

Sedum, Autumn Fire

Shiso, Green

Statice, Apricot

Statice, Seeker Mix

Strawflower, Apricot/Peach Mix

Strawflower, Silvery Rose

Sunflower, Autumn Beauty

Sunflower, Procut Plum

Sunflower, Procut White Lite

Sunflower, Strawberry Blonde

Sunflower, Sun-Fill Green

Sunflower, Sun-Fill Purple

Sunflower, Teddy Bear

Yarrow, Summer Berries

Yarrow, Colorado Blend

Zinnia, Benary Giant Carmine Rose

Zinnia, Benary Giant Purple

Zinnia, Benary Giant White

Zinnia, Mazurkia

Zinnia, Oklahoma Carmine

Zinnia, Oklahoma Pink

Zinnia, Oklahoma Salmon

Zinnia, Oklahoma White

Zinnia, Queen Lime Blush

Zinnia, Queen Lime Orange

Zinnia, Queen Red Lime

Zinnia, Senora

Zinnia, Unicorn Mix

Zinnia, Zinderella Lilac

Zinnia, Zinderella Peach

Peonies sprouting

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Thank you as always for following along on this journey!

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